Thief stole jewellery worth tens of thousands

It’s been revealed that the Douglas jewellery thief stole approximately £25,000 worth of goods.

Police are investigating the robbery which happened at the RHS Jewellers on Prospect Hill in Douglas on Friday.

The lone thief threatened the shop owner with a hammer and took off on a motorcycle. 

The bike was then dumped in Belmont Terrace where the man proceeded to burn the helmet and clothing worn during the crime.

Detective Sergeant Brian Shimmin says it was planned meticulously: 

Brian Shimmin

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